Register for breast-cancer conference Oct. 16-18

Brief
September 18, 2003

The University of Washington will sponsor "Challenges and Controversies in Breast Cancer," Thursday Oct. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 18 at Bell Harbor Convention Center in Seattle for breast-cancer specialists. Participants are eligible to receive continuing medical education credit.

The first two days of the conference will be devoted to the latest advances and findings in breast-cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Session topics include:

• Breast cancer genetics and risk reduction
• Innovative approaches to detection and diagnosis
• Treatment
• Quality of life/wellness

On the third day, participants may attend "Reducing Cancer Disparities: Meeting the Needs of the Community," also held at Bell Harbor.

For M.D.s, D.O.s or Ph.D.s, the registration fees are $395 for three days, $295 for two days and $115 for Sat. only. For allied-health professionals, fees are $345 for three days, $245 for two days and $95 for Sat. only. Faculty and staff at Fred Hutchinson, UW or the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance may register for Thursday and Friday for $175.

For financial assistance for the Saturday symposium, contact Cherie Minear at 206-633-0303.

To register, contact the UW Continuing Medical Education office at 206-543-9496. The conference brochure can be downloaded at www.uwcme.org.

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